Parenting influence is a key piece to the STEM involvement puzzle for students. This is especially true for students whose parents never attended college and whose parents don’t speak English well. These students are more likely to have a limited worldview and a less likely to see themselves as scientists and engineers.

In-home exposure to STEM-focused activities, books, and resources can make a huge difference, especially if parents lead the way. Parents have the power to foster an environment of discovery and feed a child’s curiosity about STEM.

STEM Dreams is devoted to cultivating STEM awareness for parents and caregivers. Our free STEM Readiness Guide is a great place to start.